Airbrush makeup and traditional makeup are two different techniques used to apply makeup. Here are some details, positives, negatives, ingredients, or materials of each:
Traditional Makeup
- Applied by hand tools such as a brush, beauty blender, or sponge and can be worked into the skin for an even finish.
- Coverage can range from a natural dewy glow to a matte-heavy/full coverage based on the formula.
- Traditional makeup products such as powder, bronzer, and blush can be used in conjunction with a traditional foundation.
- Offers a wide range of shades and brands to choose from.
- Can settle into fine lines and wrinkles like some traditional foundations can.
Airbrush Makeup
- Applied using a machine that sprays a fine mist of makeup onto the skin.
- Coverage is easily adjustable and controlled by the trigger on the gun and the air pressure setting.
- Can give a light coverage that can be built up.
- Silicone-based, which means its more water-resistant than regular makeup.
- Great at hiding imperfections like scars, blemishes, and under-eye circles.
- Applied in very fine layers, so it doesn’t settle into fine lines and wrinkles like some traditional foundations can.
- There are different airbrush makeup bases to choose from, such as water-based, silicone-based, alcohol-based, and mineral-based.
- Mineral-based airbrush makeup can be a bit more difficult to apply than other types of bases because it tends to be thicker.
- It’s tough to re-blend airbrush makeup once it’s been applied.
In conclusion, both airbrush makeup and traditional makeup have their own unique features and benefits. The choice between the two depends on personal preference, skin type, and the occasion.
